More rocking hopping than walking - Distance wise the hike is not challenging. What is challenging is all of the slippery rocks. During our hike, the ground was wet and it rained on the descent. I needed to move quite slowly to avoid falling. Physically anyone can do this hike, as long as they are comfortable potentially slipping on landing in some mud. I’m glad I want!

Best tour guides! - Local tour guide and our primary tour guide were so friendly and welcoming! We had great conversations going on the hike. The hike itself was really hard! Not for beginners because of how muddy and slippery it was.

mount daraitan and tinipak river - wonderfull trip to mount Daraitan astoning views on top;the ascent and descent are moderate difficulty but all the way full with rocks and roots must be trained a litlle bit the heart peak is a must seen;beautiful photos to take up there tinipak river was very refreshing at the end of the day with also a bath inside the cave! take a lot of water,at least 3liters during summer time even if all the trail is at shade my guide claude and his driver and co worker were very nice and kind with me we made jokes and took the time to make the ascent and descent with all the pauses we needed very arangîng and carring people bring some food also as there are not so many opportunities (except delicious cupnoodles)to feed yourself during the trail your turn let’s go!

Really nice but watch out for mud. - It's been really nice, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in seeing real rural Philippines and wanting a day out from the city. Just keep in mind it could be rainy and muddy so old clothes that you're happy to get dirty and proper hiking shoes makes all the difference. You'll see locals going up with flip-flops, but getting down it's hard.

Mt Daraitan and Heart Pk climb - My guide John was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and attentive during the hike. It was an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended.

Requires stamina. Bring... - Requires stamina. Bring your water bladder, snacks but light, light clothes for the dip in the river after the hike .

Very hard! Very rewarding! - Excited to leave this review! The pros and the precautions! First the pros… my guide, Asia, and driver Rency (I think) were great. On time, fun to talk to, and the local hiking guide they paired us with Alexis, was a beast of a hiker. Guy even walked barefoot part of the way. Now the precautions! I made it to the summit, I’m not an experienced hiker, but I am in good shape. Tip one, DO NOT eat a heavy breakfast, in fact if you can, skip breakfast (I did), cuz the assent to station one is so challenging you don’t want to get sick. Two, bring twice the water you think you need!!! For the summit, you def need two liters, and drink them sparingly to make sure they last. Three, good footwear! Hiking boots preferred. I also had climbing gloves, but didn’t use them. Four, be honest with your physical ability. If you’re not in great shape or experienced hiker, you will not make it to the summit, and if it’s raining or rained recently it will be even more challenging. If you tap out early, there are alternative paths they take you on to get down, BUT getting down is just as challenging as getting up. All in all… the hike whooped my butt, I ran out of water, BUT I feel like a beast for making it to the summit! Letssss goooo!!!!

Intense hike with great views - Intense short hike with a great view from the top. The swim in the Tinipak river was a great way to cool off after with its clear and cool waters. Asia was knowledgeable about the area and a phenomenal guide for the day. Hike guide Willy was great as well and set a good pace over the rocky terrain on the way to the top. Highly recommend.

Great hike with wonderful views - I was on my own as I had only one spare day during a business trip to Manila. So it was a great possibility to escape the city and get to the jungle. Really nice hike with great views and wonderful nature. Tour guides where fun to hang out with so I really enjoyed my time. One should have some sense of balance and be in ok physical condition as path was quite slippery and steep so nothing for the complete unexperienced. Also one should bring enough water. I'd definteley book it again!

Excellent day trip out of Manila, but be prepared for clamber up muddy rocks rather than a hike. - Amazing trip for me, Asia was an excellent and kind guide for the day, and Pedro a good driver. Communications easy from the outset, early start well worth it to beat the traffic, and fabulous scenery to experience. Do be prepared for more of a clamber over muddy rocks than a hike, gloves sold at site well worth the 50 pesos, you need them for the climb up and down. I loved it, but it might not be for everyone. Amazing visit to caves and dip in Tinipak was very welcome. An expensive trip for me travelling solo, sadly I don’t think much of that high fee gets to our guides on the day.